16-17: Innovation and Research

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This artist is Navajo, but don't call his work 'Native American art'

John Feodorov is Native American. And he’s an artist. But don’t call his work “Native American art.”

While he may not work in traditional Native idioms, Feodorov is critical of non-Native artists who…

2017-02-27
Virtual Reality: The new frontier for Industrial Design 2017-02-27
WWU’s Kelly Magee Publishes ‘The Neighborhood’ with Gold Wake Press 2017-02-23
Skagit County at center of restoration effort for marine snail

Among the shellfish in the state’s marine waters is the pinto abalone, a species once found on dinner plates.

The pinto abalone is the only marine snail native to the Salish Sea, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. After decades of…

2017-02-13
How to Respond to an Offensive Comment at Work

Even if you think you would say something in the situation, you may find the reality is different. Research by Alexander Czopp, the director of the Center for Cross-Cultural Research at Western Washington University, and his colleagues show…

2017-02-10
WWU and NWIC to Co-Host Columbia River Treaty Symposium Feb. 22-23 2017-02-10
Seattle Aquarium bestows marine conservation honors on Western's Marco Hatch 2017-02-03
Western's Melissa Rice using Microsoft's new HoloLens headset for her research on Mars 2017-01-30
WWU’s Brian J. Bowe to Discuss Media Coverage of Muslim-Americans Feb. 15 2017-01-24
WWU faculty explore the pitfalls - and incredible potential - of genetic editing 2017-01-23
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